Tamiya 1:72 F-4C Phantom II

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American second generation turbo-jet fighter in 1:72 scale.

In the 1950s, the US Navy faced the need to exchange aircraft. After initial objections, it was decided to design a universal fighter-bomber aircraft. The winner was XF-4 designed by McDonnell. The aircraft reached a speed of 2.23 m, rising at 210 m / s and was capable of carrying over 8 tons in 9 knots under the hull and wings. The F-4 went into service in 1960. And almost immediately began to beat the world records, ascents and reaching the ceiling. The plane first took part in the fight in the Vietnam War, composed of U.S. Navy and USAF. Aircraft proved their value during battles with smaller and more maneuverable Soviet MiGs. F-4 fighters service in the US nearly 40 years and were withdrawn in 1996. Even in the farthest world, they were even at the beginning of the 21st century. Phantoms proved to be extremely versatile and reliable machines. In his career, they were used as hunting fighters, fleet defense aircraft, bombers and assault aircraft.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-2, XF-5, XF-59, XF-61, X-10 (US and Turkish Air Force Fuselage and Camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-5, XF-19, XF-20, XF-27, XF-54, X-10 (RFN fuselage and air camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (nose, cockpit elements, wheels, armor elements)
• Tamiya XF-2 (knots of armament, chassis components, armament elements)
• Tamiya XF-19 (cockpit interior)
• Tamiya X-4 (armament items)
• Tamiya X-10 (engine nozzles)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Frames with plastic parts including transparent parts.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.